It's finally full steam ahead for the first of five open evenings here in Clonmines in 2017.

At 3 p.m. on Saturday the 3rd of June, the gates will open to anyone genuinely interested in viewing the site. There will be an entrance fee of €5 for adults and children will be free.

There will be an Exhibition of Art by Mags Codd.Mags lives here in the Tower house in Clonmines and has drawn her inspiration from the magnificent buildings which have been in her daily view since she was born. Mags graduated from L.S.A.D with a BA (Honours) in Fine Art, in Printmaking & Contemporary Practice in 2014. http://www.magscodd.com/

Members of the public are welcome to bring along a blanket or chair to make themselves comfortable and a picnic or refreshments if the evening is conducive to lolling around !